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Overview |
AU | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,121 | 45 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | citycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,860 | $18,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,860 | $18,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $13,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,633 | $16,530 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,409 | $9,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
AU | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | 63 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 14 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4% | 22.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.9% | 64.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
AU | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $284 |
Diversity |
AU | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 49% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
AU | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 0% | ||
Campus |
AU | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than City College-Gainesville based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 45 students)
AU vs. City College-Gainesville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or City College-Gainesville?
- Anderson University is 69.2% more expensive to attend than City College-Gainesville for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $18,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.2% higher at AU than City College Gainesville ($30,860.00 vs. $18,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at City College Gainesville than AU ($16,530 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 23.2% lower than costs at City College Gainesville ($11,230 vs. $13,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than City College Gainesville (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 158.9% larger than aid received City College Gainesville ($24,409 vs. $9,428)
AU vs. City College-Gainesville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or City College-Gainesville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College-Gainesville or AU .
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (45.4%) than City College-Gainesville (22.2%)
AU vs. City College-Gainesville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or City College-Gainesville? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between City College-Gainesville and AU.
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $8,400 more per year than City College-Gainesville graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $29,100)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $638 lower median federal student loan debt than City College-Gainesville graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,500)
- AU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than City College-Gainesville graduates. ($277 vs. $284)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College-Gainesville students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/